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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Low blood pressure is now very common, regardless of age. With low pressure, symptoms such as constant fatigue, drowsiness, impaired concentration, dizziness, and pain in the head do not allow you to fully work and do household chores. What to do if low blood pressure bothers you often, and you don't want to take medicine? Are there special herbs that increase blood pressure?
Of course, there are such herbs, and there are quite a lot of them. In this article we will try to figure out which plants will help to improve the state of hypotension, and which will not.
Herbs that increase blood pressure will help solve the problem of hypotension. In addition to herbs, you should also follow a certain diet, often walk in the fresh air, it is recommended to do breathing exercises.
Low blood pressure is a fairly common condition, especially in young women. In medicine, such a violation is called hypotension or hypotension.
In people suffering from low blood pressure, there is lethargy, drowsiness, apathy, headaches. Hypotonics often suffer from lack of air, dizziness and loss of consciousness, and darkening of the eyes.
Food under reduced pressure should be correct, for breakfast it is best to drink not strong tea or coffee. When hypotension in the diet must be fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs. It is recommended to eat 4 times a day, you can not overeat, because it leads to drowsiness and increased fatigue.
Salt should be present in reasonable doses, give preference to sea salt, rich in iodine, potassium, magnesium. Be sure to include in your diet dairy products, protein foods (meat, fish), fresh juices.
Under reduced pressure should sleep at least 8 hours. Hypotonics often take more time to rest than hypertensive patients and people with normal pressure. It is recommended whenever possible to have a rest in the afternoon.
Decrease in pressure to critical levels usually occurs at night. If you feel unwell it is recommended to control your pressure. At bedtime, it is helpful to drink a glass of yogurt or sweet tea.
Treatment of low blood pressure with herbs
Low pressure is recommended to treat with herbs to almost everyone. However, before using herbs it is necessary to take into account the available contraindications that are peculiar to each plant.
Pressure-enhancing herbs can be used as the primary treatment at the onset of hypotension. In severe cases, phytotherapy can be added to the main treatment.
To increase the pressure of herbs used tincture or extract of Eleutherococcus, which has a tonic effect, normalizes pressure.
As a rule, Eleutherococcus is prescribed a course of at least 30 days.
Take an extract of 20-30 drops in the morning or at lunch. Well raises the pressure of smoke tincture. For the preparation of medicinal infusion will require 2 tsp. Herbs that are poured 400 ml of cold water. The mixture is necessary to insist 8 hours, then strain and use 50-70 ml 4 times a day (before meals).
Indications for use of herbs to increase pressure
Herbs that increase pressure are used in the hypotonic state.
Hypotension is accompanied by a decrease in pressure, a weak pulse. With blood pressure below 100/60 mm Hg. Art. You can already talk about hypotension. But low pressure is not always a sign of hypotension, because there are people for whom low blood pressure is “working” and they do not experience symptoms typical of hypotension (dizziness, weakness, etc.). In this case, there is no need to take pressure lowering drugs.
When hypotension occurs, lethargy, depression, general malaise, a person begins to torment headaches, darkening of the eyes, dizziness, fainting. In this condition, it is recommended to take special drugs or herbs to increase the pressure.
Release form
Pressure boosting herbs are available in several forms.
The main form of release can be considered a dry collection of leaves or flowers of a plant, from which it is necessary to prepare a tincture or decoction.
You can also exist ready-made alcohol tinctures or herbal extracts in the form of tablets.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of herbs to increase pressure
Pressure-enhancing herbs enhance reflex activity and arousal processes. Also, after admission, working capacity increases, fatigue after physical and mental stress decreases.
The action of herbs is determined by the active ingredients in the composition of plants. Organic herbs, essential oils, vitamins, etc. Can also be contained in herbs.
Herbs stimulate the central nervous system, increase pressure, increase the strength of heart contractions.
Herbs that increase the pressure excite the central nervous system, stimulate the cardiovascular system, respiration.
What herbs increase blood pressure?
Many people prefer to use herbs as a natural remedy for the treatment of diseases, ranging from the common cold to serious ailments. Plants are considered safer than medicines with a mass of side effects and cautions. To some extent this is true, but we should not forget that herbal remedies should be taken with caution. After all, the action of herbs is diverse, and this must be taken into account. Some plants increase blood pressure, others - lower.
What herbs increase blood pressure? First of all, these are plants that have neuro-stimulating properties: ginseng root, leuzea, zamaniha, aralia, sterculia, saparal, etc.
The extract from levzei is used 25 drops up to 3 times a day.
Zamanihi tincture is used in 25 drops from 2 to 3 times a day before meals.
Saparal is used for hypotension after eating, at 0.05 g after breakfast and lunch.
It is not recommended to drink herbs that increase blood pressure in the evening, as this may cause sleep disturbances.
If you prefer to take herbs for a course, then the duration of such treatment may be 14-28 days. After that, you need to take a break, or change the medicinal plant for another (to prevent addiction).
Alternative treatments with herbs are considered the safest. However, even the most harmless herbs with excessive or improper use can be harmful to health.
Pressure boosting herbs can be used both separately and as part of fees.
It helps to increase the pressure of such a collection: take 1 tbsp. Spoon St. John's wort, strawberry leaves, juniper fruits, chicory flowers, yarrow herbs, rosehips mix well. 3 tbsp. Spoon pour the mixture with 600 ml of hot water and insist in a thermos (or well-wrapped jar, kettle, etc.) for at least one hour. The resulting tincture to take 100-150 ml for 15-20 minutes before meals three times a day. Also in the collection you can add young leaves of mint, raspberry or currant, which will fill it with vitamins.
You can use ready-made tinctures of herbs that are sold in a pharmacy: ginseng extract, lemongrass, aralia, etc.
To increase the pressure is also used tincture of the letter, the bugger mountain, zamanihi, tansy, rosemary, tsmin sandy, harrow, tea bushes, grapes, steppes, Eleutherococcus.
Dosage and administration
Pressure boosting herbs can be taken in several ways:
- decoctions (dry grass is poured with hot water and boiled for 10-20 minutes, after cooling, the decoction is ready for use). Broths from 1 to 3 glasses a day are accepted.
- water or alcohol tinctures.
To prepare the tincture of water you need 1-2 tbsp. Spoons of herbs pour 200 ml of hot water, let it brew for 20 to 60 minutes. Such infusions are taken from 50 to 200 ml three times a day.
Alcohol tinctures are prepared on the basis of alcohol or vodka. To prepare a therapeutic tincture, you must pour dry grass with alcohol (vodka) and let it brew for 2 to 7 days. To receive alcohol tinctures, you can dissolve 15-30 drops in water or drink in pure form.
There are also ready-made herbal preparations containing plant extract (alcohol tinctures, syrups, tablets). It is necessary to take such drugs strictly according to the instructions, without exceeding the recommended dosage prescribed by a doctor.
Using herbs to increase pressure during pregnancy
Herbs that increase blood pressure during pregnancy can only be used after consulting a doctor. A number of herbs is contraindicated during pregnancy, as this can lead to miscarriage or premature birth.
During pregnancy, you can use a tincture of a mixture of herbs (St. John's wort, yarrow, chicory, dogrose).
Also allowed for pregnant women tincture of ginseng, eleutherococcus, lemongrass, Rhodiola rosea.
With reduced pressure during pregnancy it is worth refusing to take sedatives, even on the basis of herbs.
Contraindications to the use of herbs to increase pressure
Herbs that increase pressure are contraindicated in violation of cardiac activity, excessive excitability, sleep disorders, infectious diseases in acute form.
The main contraindication to the use of herbs is individual intolerance.
Also, herbs are contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women (reception is possible only after being appointed as a doctor), children under 12 years.
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Side effects of herbs to increase pressure
Herbs that increase pressure stimulate the central nervous system, so this treatment is best done after consulting a doctor and strictly following the dosage.
Herbal therapy can cause heart palpitations, headaches, increased GI secretion, allergic reactions, high blood pressure.
If any side effects appear, herbal treatments are recommended to stop.
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Overdose
Herbs that increase pressure when used excessively can lead to hypertension, heart rhythm disturbances, increased excitability, and sleep disturbances. Also possible dry mouth, skin rashes. With signs of overdose, symptomatic treatment is prescribed.
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Interactions with other drugs
Herbs that increase pressure have a stimulating effect on the central nervous system; therefore, with the simultaneous use of CNS stimulants and analeptics, an increase in the therapeutic effect is observed. Herbs to increase the pressure can not be used with drugs that depress the central nervous system (in particular, tranquilizers, barbiturates, antiepileptic drugs). Herbs can also enhance the effect of hypoglycemic drugs.
Drinking lemongrass to increase pressure
Lemongrass is a well-known natural remedy for increasing pressure. Infusions and tinctures of the plant are actively used to improve hypotension, as well as a sharp drop in pressure. Lemongrass reduces the number of contractions of the heart, quickens breathing and dilates blood vessels. After the use of preparations based on lemongrass, an increase in motor activity and reflex excitability is observed, drowsiness and fatigue are eliminated, both physical and mental.
Lemongrass increases blood pressure and is considered an effective drug for asthenia and astheno-depression, which occur on the background of an increased feeling of fatigue, a decrease in efficiency, drowsiness, and irritability. After eating lemongrass, an increase in visual acuity is noticed, and visual functions are improved at night.
Lemongrass preparations have almost no adverse events. But, since lemongrass is considered to be a stimulating plant, it should be taken only after the doctor's prescriptions, because with an incorrectly calculated dose, excessive excitation of the heart and blood vessels can occur. It is also not recommended to take lemongrass to persons suffering from hypertension and insomnia.
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Eleutherococcus to increase pressure
Eleutherococcus extract is a common remedy that is used to improve mental performance, to reduce physical fatigue. The use of Eleutherococcus is accompanied by an improvement in the patient's well-being, a decrease in cholesterol level (which is especially important in atherosclerosis), and an increase in immune forces. Thanks to eleutherococcus, visual and auditory functions are even improved.
It is proved that intravenous administration of the drug Eleutherococcus can cause a sharp, but slight decrease in pressure. In this case, the state is normalized within one or two minutes.
The use of eleutherococcus inside, on the contrary, contributes to the stimulation of the nervous system and increase blood pressure. For this purpose, it is recommended to use alcohol-based extract of Eleutherococcus. The dosage of the drug to increase pressure and performance - 25 drops up to 3 times a day. The duration of treatment is up to 1 month. The drug is not recommended to use in pregnant women.
Hibiscus to increase the pressure
Hibiscus, or the well known red hibiscus tea, is a tonic drink with a mass of beneficial properties. The drink helps to strengthen the vascular walls, normalize pressure, stabilize cholesterol levels and the digestive system. Hibiscus helps with intoxication, including alcohol.
With regular use of such tea, the level of vitamins and minerals in the body is restored: carcade is an effective way to combat anemia and hypovitaminosis.
This truly unique drink has almost universal action. If used freshly hibiscus hot, it can contribute to an increase in blood pressure. Drinking cold or room temperature drink can help with hypertension - this will reduce the pressure to normal values.
The best effect of hibiscus tea is observed when using this drink for 4-6 weeks.
Eating ginseng to increase pressure
Of course, ginseng is one of the leading stimulants of the nervous system, along with caffeine. Ginseng preparations increase the excitation processes in the brain, which contributes to improving efficiency and reducing fatigue during exercise and stress.
Does ginseng increase pressure? Yes, boosts. Ginseng significantly improves the condition of hypotonia, eliminating the headache associated with low blood pressure, adding strength and endurance to continue working day or training.
Some studies have proven the fact that ginseng can not only increase pressure, but also lower it in a state of hypertension. Thus, some specialists are inclined to believe that ginseng-based products are aimed at stabilizing the pressure in any of its indicators, in one direction or another. However, ginseng, used in large doses, is definitely able to increase the pressure at any value.
Standardly tincture of ginseng is used before meals for 15-25 drops from 2 to 3 times a day.
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Bearberry herb to increase pressure
Bearberry, popularly referred to as bear ears, has been used by alternative healers for a long time. The plant contains organic acids, tannins, essential oils, etc. Long since bearberry has been used as an anti-inflammatory and diuretic. The arbutin present in the arsenia composition, when ingested, is split into hydroquinone and glucose, which causes the therapeutic effect of the plant.
Bearberry is added to the composition of many medicinal fees. Basically, the plant is used to treat cystitis, prostatitis, non-acute kidney disease, less often to normalize pressure. In alternative medicine, bearberry leaves are used primarily for the treatment of nervous diseases and high blood pressure.
Herbs that increase the pressure should usually be applied a long course (at least one month) to achieve the desired effect. At the core of the treatment of hypotension is the use of tonic preparations, physical activity, proper rest. Use for the normalization of the pressure of herbs helps to eliminate the severe manifestations of hypotension, such as lethargy, apathy, decreased performance, headaches, etc.
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Shelf life
Pressure boosting herbs are usually stored for two years. Shelf life depends on the form of release.
Pressure boosting herbs are not uncommon, but you should not take any means, even vegetable ones, without being convinced that you really need them. First, check your blood pressure. If the values are underestimated - only then you can begin treatment with herbs.
Attention!
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Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.